14 Day Adelaide to Darwin Safari

Day 1 - Adelaide to Parachilna

Leaving Adelaide we travel through Clare Valley then continue on to Kanyaka Homestead the Flinders Ranges. We stop and view rock art at Yourambulla Caves before heading for our overnight dorm accommodation at Parachilna. (LD)

Day 2 - Flinders Ranges & Wilpena Pound

We drive through Parachilna Gorge before arriving at Wilpena Pound, to climb Mt Ohlssen-Bagge for fantastic views over the ranges.  After lunch, we travel to remote Rawnsley Park sheep station where we stay overnight in dorms. (BLD)

Day 3 - Rawnsley Park to Coober Pedy

We travel to Coober Pedy then take a town and opal mine tour with a chance to go opal fossicking (time permitting).  We stay in an underground bunkhouse in Coober Pedy. (NB. upgrade to Hotel accommodation is available at own expense) (BLD

Day 4 - Coober Pedy to Ulu r u

Drive through rugged desert country to Yulara for the sunset at Ulu r u (Ayers Rock) then view the stars in our overnight permanent camp at Yulara. (BLD)

Day 5 - Ulu r u to Kata Tju t a & Kings Canyon

Up early for the Ulu r u sunrise where you can enjoy a base walk or choose to climb Ulu r u, then take a guided interpretive walk at Mala.  We visit Kata Tju t a (Olgas) and head to Kings Canyon for our overnight camp. (BLD

Day 6 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

Explore Kings Canyon, including the breathtaking North and South walls. After lunch we depart for Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way.  Overnight Dorm. (BL)

Day 7 - Alice Springs

Enjoy a FREE DAY to explore Alice Springs.  Overnight dorm.  (No meals)

Day 8 - Alice Springs

Enjoy a FREE DAY to explore Alice Springs.  Overnight dorm.  (No meals)

Day 9 - Alice Springs to Banka Banka

On the way north to the Devils Marbles we stop at the Tropic of Capricorn & visit an Aboriginal community.  We stop for lunch at Mary Ann Dam with the chance for a swim (summer only).  After a tour of the Battery Hill Gold Mine at Tennant Creek, we travel on to the historic Banka Banka Cattle Station to meet the locals & maybe a swim.  Overnight camp. (LD)

Day 10 - Mataranka to Katherine Gorge

We head further north to experience the famous outback pub at Daly Waters, and meet more locals. After lunch we travel to Mataranka thermal springs for a swim. In the late afternoon we travel to the magnificent Katherine Gorge for our overnight camp.  (BLD)

Day 11 - Katherine Gorge to Darwin

Spend half a day exploring Katherine Gorge by canoe, boat cruise or helicopter (at own expense).  Enjoy lunch before heading to Darwin via Edith Falls and Adelaide River.  Overnight in Darwin - dormitory accommodation included (upgrade to motel at own expense).  (BL)

Day 12 - Darwin to Mary River

See the falls of Litchfield National Park before heading to the Mary River Wetlands. This afternoon look for 'crocs' and other wildlife on our private river cruise.  Arrive at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge to experience an Aboriginal Corroborree, dinner and overnight camp.  (LD)

Day 13 - Mary River to Kakadu

We call in at Mamukala Wetlands then head to the awesome Jim Jim Falls to take a walk to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls.  Here we join a National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience up the stunning gorge to the waterfall where you can relax on the sandy bank.  We drive on to Kakadu for dinner and our overnight camp. (BLD)

Day 14 - Kakadu to Darwin

Our first stop is Ubirr where we discover ancient Aboriginal rock art.  We continue our journey to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where we do some hiking and enjoy a refreshing dip in the plunge pools.  We then return to Darwin, enjoying the impressive scenery along the way. (BL)

2006/7 PRICES

Adult	£632
Upgrade 7 nts Motel incl 3 star Opal Inn Coober Pedy Twin	£119
Single	£278
Upgrade7 nts Motel incl 4 star Desert Cave Coober Pedy Twin	£140
Single	£316

Prices are per person.